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PL02 THV

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 112,545 miles on the clock, averaging 8,013 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for PL02 THV

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,545
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,013

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading112,545 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,013
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 THV 15k40k64k88k113k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,545 miles
Since last MOT+9,666 miles
PASS
Mileage102,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,879 miles
Since last MOT+11,612 miles
PASS
Mileage91,267 miles
Since last MOT+9,835 miles
PASS
Mileage81,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,432 miles
Since last MOT+10,529 miles
PASS
Mileage70,903 miles
Since last MOT+9,965 miles
PASS
Mileage60,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,938 miles
Since last MOT+11,113 miles
PASS
Mileage49,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,825 miles
Since last MOT+10,367 miles
PASS
Mileage39,458 miles
Since last MOT+8,366 miles
PASS
Mileage31,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,124 miles
PASS
Mileage24,968 miles
Since last MOT+2,596 miles
PASS
Mileage22,372 miles
Since last MOT+2,868 miles
PASS
Mileage19,504 miles
Since last MOT+4,039 miles
PASS
Mileage15,465 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 THV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 THV

What car is PL02 THV?

PL02 THV is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PL02 THV?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 THV was 112,545 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 THV passed its MOT?

PL02 THV has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2018.

Is PL02 THV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL02 THV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PL02 THV?

PL02 THV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.